McGill News and Events

BOOKS: McGill Featured in Exclusive New Book, 100 of the World's Most Extraordinary People

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:04:29 GMT

McGill was nominated and selected to be featured in an exclusive coffee table publication, series, and high end global directory consisting of extraordinary photographers, teachers, motivators, and those who inspire. The publication editors commented that, "Bryant McGill and Tony Lowe both make this world a better place by exhibiting grand talents put to good use, and through their amazing spirit of giving to others as a priority." Along with McGill, other featured personalities include Tony Lowe, Julian Lennon, (John Lennon's son) and the "Juiceman" Jay Kordich to name just a few. More information coming soon... Legendary "Supreme" and Songwriter, Susaye Greene commented on McGill's selection: "Bryant is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary world overview. He has compassion and common sense, sees the good in all people and is uncommonly kindhearted. In spite of the injustices in the world, Bryant has hope for the future of all mankind. He sees the bright and shining goodness in...

EVENTS: McGill Holds Red-Carpet Celebrity Social and Treaty Signing Gala in Beverly Hills

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill held his premier Celebrity Social and Treaty Signing Gala in Beverly Hills at the Four Season's Beverly Wilshire, which hosted over 100 celebrities, VIPs, industry professionals and invited guests. McGill's exclusive invitation only parties include positive networking with forward thinking people, discussions about world peace, art displays by renowned artists, fine wine, entertainment, and treaty signings all in exclusive, opulent five star venues. Add a touch of positive class to your life at these exclusive "gatherings of light" which are intended to create relationships that will enrich and bless the attendees for a lifetime. Many grateful thanks to our event sponsors: the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Rolls Royce Transportation, Suite Upgrades, Comped Dinners and Free Venue Location), The Cotter Family (Various Expenses), Gariner Beasley (Celebrity Bodyguard Services), Barbee Cain (Photography), and World Class Private Jet Services.

MEDIA: McGill In Hollywood Filming for Prime-Time, National Public Service Announcement for Charities

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:04:29 GMT

McGill has been selected to appear with numerous "A List" personalities, and humanitarians in a 12 month national public service ad series promoting global charity work and unity. The project, featuring top entertainers and humanitarians will be broadcast on the Plum Network and via NBC and Bravo Television Channel, all leading up to a spectacular and meaningful event in late 2010. More details will be released soon. "This project is being run by people who REALLY do care and have hearts of gold. I will release more information when I am allowed. Thank you to the technical staff and the location hosts (The Beautiful Silva Family) for their gracious hospitality. My deepest gratitude in humility to Chase, the producers, and the universe, for this opportunity of a lifetime. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You... Peace and Love to ALL!"

BOOKS: Bread and Sunflower Authors Recieve Letters from Presidents of Italy and France

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Authors of the book "Bread and Sunflower" Antonia Tosini and Bryant McGill, (forward and contributor) have received beautiful letters of appreciation from the president of Italy Giorgio Napolitano, and from Carla Bruni Sarkozy, the wife of France's President, Nicolas Sarkozy. The book of poems and meditations on peace and human rights is written in Italian and English, and features cover art by the Florentine painter, Maurizio Vinante, and notes by film director, Rachid Benhadj. All proceeds from the book will be donated to the Onlus "TRAM AFRICAN" to help build a hospital in Kenya.

MEDIA: McGill Interview Excerpts in Random House Book by Julia Angwin

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Excerpts from a new interview with Bryant McGill have recently appeared in a new book published by Random House entitled, "Stealing MySpace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America." McGill who had made successful marketing use of MySpace during its former glory days, also had a few serious problems with the company after his widely publicized story appeared in major media. The book, written by Wall Street Journal Technology Editor, Julia Angwin has been receiving rave reviews from Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine, Wired Magazine, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to name a few. Please visit Julia's site for more information about this very interesting read from a world class journalist.

BOOKS: Best-Selling McGill Dictionary Breaks Over 500,000 Copies in Use

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:04:29 GMT

The McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme and VersePerfect, winner of over 30 international awards, has broken over 500,000 copies in use! This essential reference, which is world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language, is dedicated by McGill to "fellow poets and songwriters everywhere," is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists, copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers, teachers, students, researchers, linguists, writers, or anyone who enjoys rhyming words. "This is a 'must have' for any musician, writer or lyricist! No doubt, there will be statesmen and government copywriters using this program for speech writing (if they aren't already!). This software is a 'no brainer' for inclusion into school programs and as an adjunct tool within the curriculum; it is simple enough to be used at the grade school and high school levels and provides such advanced features that university students will benefit...

TREATY: McGill Distinguished with Congressional Certificate of Recognition and Commendation

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill and Lesley Barton have received official Congressional Certificates of Recognition and Commendation from the United States House of Representatives. During the 111th Congress, 1st Session in Washington, DC., Bryant Harrison McGill, and Lesley Barton have had their Ambassadorships, and the Goodwill Treaty Project they represent formally acknowledged by the nation's top representatives. The official recognitions, which were awarded personally by congressional leadership applauded McGill's, "highly commendable life's work as the founder and Goodwill Ambassador at Large to the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace." The congressional awards went on to thank Ms. Barton for her, "enormous contributions to making the world a better place." In the coming months McGill and his project leadership will be going to D.C. to stand before Congress on national television, where they will be awarded an official citation on the Congressional record. Responding to this recent news McGill stated:...

TREATY: Ambassadors Meet in Italy with Archbishop and Receive Mayoral Award

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Ambassador Antonia Tosini and Consulate Daniela Fiorentino have met on behalf of the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace with the Mayor of the City of Pompeii and the Archbishop of Lebanon. While attending the first international round table on peace in Lebanon, his Excellency, the honorable Mikael Al Jamil, Archbishop of Lebanon paid a formal ecclesiastical tribute to the Goodwill Treaty. The Mayor of Pompeii then presented our visiting dignitaries with a mayoral award in memory of the occasion. Further envoys to deepen our relationships will occur when the US Treaty leadership visits Italy in our up coming European parliamentary tour and visit to the Hague Peace Conference. Meetings with: Dott. Antonio Ebreo Assessore alla Cultura e Turismo Sindaco Avv.Claudio D'Alessio l'Arcivescovo Mikael Al Jamil.

TREATY: McGill Officially Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill, the Founder and Goodwill Ambassador at Large for the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace has been officially Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A group of deans at major universities, college chancellors, professors, university department heads, state legislators, and Emmy Award winners have come together to lay the groundwork, culminating in the official nomination for a man who has dedicated his life and dreams to a vision of greater peace and harmony in the world. McGill, whose Ambassadorship was recently officially recognized by the United States Congress, and the State of Connecticut's Capitol through three senators and numerous legislators said: "While I am deeply humbled and grateful, I must say that if we are lucky, perhaps after a decade of work, our team could be deserving of today's honour. I am ready for that work, and will not relent." Recent signers onto the 25 year mission of the project include Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, George Noory, Charles Barkley, Don...

TREATY: McGill and Entourage on the Red Carpet at Super Bowl XLIII 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:04:29 GMT

McGill will be attending Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, Florida on January 29th through February 3rd. As a special invited VIP guest, McGill will be at most of the major events with his buddy, Amb. Owen Cotter. In usual style McGill's entourage will be attending this event with purpose of heart and an agenda of networking, supporting worthy causes, generating awareness for the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace, and of course enjoying positive people and experiences. McGill's group will be spending the ALL ACCESS, back stage weekend with with actor, Kevin Costner, Jenny McCarthy, Ray Lewis, Jim Carrey, NFL Great Michael Strahan, Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian, DJ Tendaji Lathan and over 100 NFL and sports stars, along with a host of other Hollywood Celebrities. Other guests will include Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys Owner), the Owner of the Atlanta Falcons, the Owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, the President of American Airlines, the CEO of Mirage Casinos and many more interesting...

BOOKS: McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme in Limca Book of World Records

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:04:29 GMT

The McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme received a published mentioned in 2009 Limca Book of World Records. The McGill reference is used in over 100 countries, and stands as the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language.

TREATY: Invited to the United Nations UNESCO Gala in Cologne, Germany

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill, and Ambassador Owen Cotter have been invited to the United Nations UNESCO Gala in Cologne, Germany, which is one of the top 10 gala events of the year. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is holding this year's Benefit for Children in Africa. The annual UNESCO Children in Need gala, which is organized in Germany has become a major international charity event a celebration in which leading circles of the business and artistic community rally around the ideals of UNESCO and its education programmes. The funds raised enable UNESCO to implement education projects in numerous developing countries. Mrs Ohoven regularly visits project sites, taking great personal interest in project implementation and in the lives of the people she is trying to help.

TREATY: Book Endorsed by United Nations UNESCO and European Parliament

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill was chosen to write the preface and be a contributing author for Antonia Tosini's book of bilingual poems and meditations on peace and human rights entitled, "Bread and the Sunflower." The book, which is written in Italian and English features cover art by the Florentine painter, Maurizio Vinante, and notes by film director, Rachid Benhadj. The book has recieved official sponsorship from the United Nations UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and support and sponsorship from European Parliament, Parliament of the Council of Ministers and Social RIA Television. McGill has been invited to speak regarding the project at the Festival of Peace and Solidarity at the municipality of Naples. All proceeds from the book will be donated to the Onlus "TRAM AFRICAN" to help build a hospital in Kenya.

EXOTICS: McGill On-Stage Introducing Bands for Charity Concert in Texas

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill, Tom Danheiser, producer of Coast to Coast AM, and Owen Cotter of The Captain's SciFi Radio are special invited VIP guests who will be on stage introducing the bands for a concert expecting 30,000 people in Gonzales, Texas, which is central to Austin, San Antonio and Houston. The event, which is being filmed by VH1 will be headlining Bret Michaels as a part of VH1's "Rock of Love Tour," and featuring bands AXE, Great White, the legendary Augie Meyers and Electric Ocean. A portion of festival proceeds benefits Norma's House in Gonzales. Norma's House, which is one of 61 child advocacy centers in the state of Texas. Norma's House helps children that are victims of abuse and/or neglect by offering a safe, child friendly environment where children may tell of their abuse.

TREATY: Citation Issued at State Capitol by State of Connecticut

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:04:29 GMT

The Goodwill Treaty for World Peace bas been officially recognized by the State of Connecticut. Further, Ambassador Bryant McGill, and Ambassador Yvonne R. Davis are honored at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut by way of an official citation from the General Assembly. Be it hereby known to all that, Connecticut General Assembly, hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to: Bryant McGill, Founder and Ambassador at Large. In recognition of Founding The Goodwill Treaty for World Peace. In affirmation of your commitment to "raise awareness and champion the reality that greater goodwill and peace is not only possible, but impossible to stop" the State of Connecticut affirms your effort and acknowledges your accomplishment. We are indeed grateful for your service and exemplary work. Yvonne R. Davis, Goodwill Ambassador, Connecticut. In recognition of Serving as the Connecticut Ambassador to The Goodwill Treaty for World Peace. Thank you for your efforts to promote the belief...

TREATY: Ambassador Amanda Deatherage Attending Congressional Gala

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Ambassador Amanda Deatherage of the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace will be attending the 31st Annual Gala for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The event will feature presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (IL), Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez, Actress Rosie Perez, Tony Plana, Star of ABC's hit comedy "Ugly Betty", Hon. Jose E. Serrano (NY 16), Hon. Ileana Ros Lehtinen (FL 18), Hon. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX 27), Grammy Nominated Mariachi Sol de Mexico, de Jose Hernandez and the San Angelo, Texas brothers, guitarist Henry Garza, bassist JoJo Garza, and drummer Ringo Garza of the Grammy Award Winning, Los Lonely Boys who have all just recently become official supporters and signers the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace.

TREATY: Goodwill Ambassadors Invited to Bon Jovi Social with Obama

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill and Owen Cotter of the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace have received and open and complimentary invite to the Middletown, New Jersey mansion of Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea for a private dinner and social with Sen. Barack Obama, and Gov. Jon Corzine as a part of their exclusive VIP fundraiser.

CHARITY: Bryant McGill Plays in the World Series of Poker's Ante-Up for Africa

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill played in the World Series of Poker's headline event, the second annual Ante Up for Africa tournament, an idea cooked up last year by Cheadle and professional card player Annie Duke. Tournament proceeds are going to Not on Our Watch, the advocacy and aid group started last year by Cheadle, Damon, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and producer Jerry Weintraub, and ENOUGH, a joint initiative of the International Crisis Group and the Center for American Progress that's working to end civil conflicts in Darfur, Uganda and Congo. "It's just great to see everybody," Cheadle said as the first hand (which Alexander won, of course) was dealt. "Don't expect to win, because it's mine." Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, George Lopez, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, and Don Cheadle were among the Hollywood types who gathered Wednesday at the Rio Pavilion in Las Vegas for the no limit Texas Hold'em tournament benefiting victims of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan....

CHARITY: McGill at Playboy Mansion Playing in Celebrity Poker Fundraiser for the Urban Health Institute

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant was invited to play in the celebrity poker tournament at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills to raise money for the Urban Health Institute during the third Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament and Casino Night hosted by Khloe Kardashian from the hit E! reality show Keeping Up with The Kardashians, and 2006 World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold. This year's competition promises to be even more fierce, with the grand prize winner receiving a coveted seat in the WSOP(TM) World Championship No Limit Texas Hold 'Em tournament in Las Vegas and other top drawer prizes. Confirmed celebrity participants include Don Cheadle, Anthony Anderson, Idris Elba, Dondre Whitfield and Salli Richardson Whitfield, Aaron McGruder, Glynn Turman, Claudia Jordan, Tommy Ford, Olivia Brown, Claudia Jordin (Deal or No Deal), Bryant McGill, Mellyssa Ford, Antonio Pierce (NY Giants), 80's R&B heartthrob and radio personality Al B. Sure, Carl Payne, Chris Spencer, Kevin Hart, Mad Mike (MTV's Pimp My Ride),...

BOOKS: McGill is Featured in New Book titled, Mind and Motivation with other Inspirational Figures

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill has had the recent and great honour of being interviewed by the prolific, best selling inspirational U.K. based author, Lisa Tenzin Dolma for her new book, MIND and MOTIVATION: The Spirit of Success. Traveling alongside you with each chapter are nine people who are experts in their chosen fields in the arts, sciences and psychology. Each of these share their inspirational, motivational and revealing personal stories of how they attained their goals. Featuring: "Peter Russell (physicist, psychologist and author), Michael Eavis (founder of The Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts), Willard Wigan (micro sculptor), Peter Ulrich (musician, formerly of cult band Dead Can Dance), Dr. Sam Parnia (Founder of Horizon Research Foundation and author), Colin Wilson (prolific author), Dr. Jean Houston (founder of the Foundation for Mind Research, author, and member of UNICEF), Bryant McGill (Author, Syndicated Radio Host and Goodwill Ambassador for Peace), and Joanne Harris (author...

EVENTS: McGill attends Dustin Hoffman's Party in London

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:04:28 GMT

While on business at the World Famous Pinewood Movie Studios in England, McGill dropped in at Dustin Hoffman's Party in London where he partied with Hoffman, the World Famous Super Model, Agyness Deyn, London Ink, Olympic Athelete, Benjamin Challenger, recording sensation Julian Perretta, and many of London's most interesting party goers.

TREATY: Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty Sends Well Wishes

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:04:29 GMT

Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty has endorsed the Goodwill Treaty project with his blessings and well wishes. In a letter of support from D.C., the office of Mayor Adrian M. Fent, has communicated the mayor's best wishes for the success of the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace.

TREATY: President of Philippines Supports Treaty Project

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:04:29 GMT

The Hon'ble President of Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has sent an official dispatch from the office of the presidency calling the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace project "highly commendable," and sending her best wishes for our success.

EXOTICS: McGill Official VIP Ambassador for Celebrity Cruise

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:04:29 GMT

In September, McGill was in Los Angeles for a celebrity cruise to Mexico with Eric Stotz, the Ambassador to Spain, the President of Rockstar Energy Drinks, Bobbi Billard, Gary Busey, Dr. Turi, DJ Scribble, poker celeb Kristy Gazes, Comedian Dante, Jeffery Gurian, Joseph McBratney, Tom Danheiser, plus countless business leaders, professionals and partiers for the most exclusive 3 Day party and professional networking mixer of the year aboard a top tier Royal cruise liner. McGill is bringing the VIP action. Thanks to an arrangement with the Karma Foundation, McGill acquired the comp packages to "juice up" some of his friends. The cruise was a lot of fun, and a portion of proceeds to go to charity.

CHARITY: McGill at Red-carpet charity gala with Jay Leno, Jon Bon Jovi

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:04:29 GMT

McGill recently attended the invitation only, red carpet gala event in the grand ballroom of the Bellagio in Las Vegas with Jay Leno, Jon Bon Jovi, and Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy. The event, which featured international cuisine, appearances by Champ Car World Series drivers and A list Hollywood celebrities, was held to facilitate a live charity auction. Proceeds raised during the event's silent and live auction were donated by the newly formed Jenyon Foundation, Inc. to Keep Memory Alive the foundation for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, a local organization that funds research to help find a cure to Alzheimer, Huntington, Parkinson, ALS and memory disorders.

BOOKS: McGill Meets with Michael Jackson in Tokyo, Japan

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill presents Michael Jackson with the first, unreleased, and personally autographed copy of his popular reference and software for songwriters, poets and rappers. During the v2.0 debut of the McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme in Tokyo, Japan, McGill had the chance to spend some time with the "King of Pop" and discuss music, peace and songwriting. Upon receiving his gift, Michael was delighted and overjoyed. Michael, who uses McGill's reference as a songwriter, along with countless top rappers, authors and world acclaimed platinum and Grammy winning musicians was "Thrilled" with his dedicated version of McGill's popular publication.

EVENTS: Bryant McGill Attends Super Bowl Celebrity White Party with P.Diddy and Jamie Foxx

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill makes an appearance at the Super Bowl celebrity white party in Miami with P.Diddy, Jamie Foxx, platinum artist Frankie J., Season 3 American Idol Winner, Fantasia Barrino, G Unit's First Lady, Olivia, Larry Johnson the Former lead singer of The Temptations and many other personalities who showed up to party and socialize with Miami's top night life.

MEDIA: McGill the Front-Page Cover Story of the Wall Street Journal

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill was the subject of a feature, front page Cover Story in the prestigious Wall Street Journal. The story was about McGill, social networking, and some of his his celebrity friends on MySpace.com. Copies can be acquired from WSJ archives. The Wall Street Journal, Vol. CCXLVIII, Iss. 43, Page A1 (Cover Story), August 2006, Potemkin Visages.

GENERAL: McGill Honored in the 2005 Edition of the Cambridge Blue Book

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 23:04:29 GMT

American Author, Bryant McGill, has been selected from a world wide cast of influential individuals of note, as one of only 4000 persons to have their biographies included in the prestigious 2005 inaugural edition of the Cambridge Blue Book, which is published by the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.

WRITING: Nominated for Induction into the Poets Hall of Fame

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 23:04:29 GMT

Bryant McGill has been officially notified of his nomination for possible induction into the Poetry Project's "Contemporary Poets Hall of Fame" which is sponsored by ibiblio, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication UNC CH. Officially nominated, McGill will go before board review and vote to determine whether he will be inducted into the "Contemporary Poets Hall of Fame."